The award, first presented after the 2004 season, was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates' bowl performances in its balloting.

The watch list eventually will include 25 quarterbacks. Names are being announced

by conference in conjunction with each league's media days. The SEC Media Days will be held Tuesday through Thursday.

Every quarterback in the nation remains eligible for the award. Ten finalists will be revealed on Nov. 26. The winner will be announced on Jan. 9.

McCarron was named the Offensive MVP for his performance in Alabama's 21-0 victory over LSU in the BCS Championship Game. As a redshirt sophomore, he completed 66.8 percent of his passes while throwing for 2,634 yards in 2011. He threw 16 touchdown passes and had only five passes intercepted.

Last week, McCarron was among the players named to the watch list for the 2012 Maxwell Award, which goes to college football's most outstanding player.

Here is a recap of the Alabama players who were named to other watch lists that have been released: